It seems that German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) is keen to develop super-efficient cars to consume fuel. From citycar segment, VW Up E-Motion Blue emerged with a fuel consumption of 1:42 km / liter.
VW Up E-Motion Blue supported by diesel technology, consumes 1 Liter for 42 Km!
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Previously, VW introduced the figure of XL1 Concept which is claimed to roam 100 km with only 1 liter of fuel. Now, VW Blue Up E-Motion is the latest variant of citycar Up which was sold at this time.
In the usual version of VW Up transplanting the 1600 cc diesel engine four-cylinder configured. Using the aluminum body of unique designs, Up to 300 kg heavier and has a number of aerodynamic drag that is greater than the XL1 Concept is sleek and berbodi carbon fiber.
However, VW also said it will apply some technology XL1 Blue Concept Up E-Motion. Among them, the turbodiesel engine powered 800 cc twin cylinder 47 hp, which combine an electric motor powered by 26 hp.
Coated aluminum engine block which is also used in plasma Blue Up E-Motion. This brings the impact of displacement energy sources from electric motors to the machine, or vice versa. For transmission, was prepared 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox typical VW.
However, different from XL1 Concept, Up Blue E-Motion can not be moved by electric motors independently, because the electric motor E-Motion Blue Up only be used as an activator at low rpm.
VW Blue Up is scheduled to release a version of E-Motion mass in the near future. It's just when and at what price Up Blue E-Motion has not been released at this time.
